Health Risks
As with all new technologies, the scientific community will continue to monitor the net impact of radio frequency waves on the human body.
The affects of radio frequency waves has been a topic of discussion for some time. Radio waves have been delivering audio and video content to the general population for the last half-century. Today many devices broadcast radio waves, including cell phones, microwave ovens, bluetooth headsets and wireless-fidelity (or Wi-Fi) networks. Signals from all these devices surround us as we perform our simplest daily activities.
Questions have been raised over the years about the impact of these radio frequency waves on the human body. A number of studies have been conducted - some showing a correlation; others showing no relationship at all. Proponents of both sides find fault in the studies and experiments conducted by their counterparts.
Either way, there is no conclusive proof that radio waves adversely affect the human body. The Federal Communications Commission and Food and Drug Administration, as well as other global organizations including the World Health Organization, have used the latest and most accurate information to help set safety standards around the use of wireless technology.
It should be noted that many of the studies to-date have focused on cell phone technology and not Wi-Fi. Due to greater distances between Wi-Fi radios and people, the net impact of Wi-Fi is typically 1/10,000th of a cell phone.
In terms of Wireless Washtenaw, the project team requires 20/20 Communications to comply with all state and federal regulations surrounding the use of radio frequency technology.
More information is available:
- Cell Phone Facts – FDA
- Radio Frequency Safety - FCC
- International EMF Project - WHO
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